You can't beat California for a late dose of summer sunshine. Packing dreamy temperatures and picture-perfect blue skies, it also boasts plenty to do, with day trips to the dessert an absolute must.

Lock yourself away at The Parker Palm Springs which offers beautiful decor, courtesy of interior king Jonathan Adler, an adult's only pool for lazy sunshine days and beautiful grounds complete with hammocks, tables for two and giant fire pits.

Late summer-sun doesn't have to mean staying on the beach, summer in the city can be just as relaxing, especially when Lisbon packs the best of both worlds with sweet fishing ports surrounding the busy city hub.

For the best sunbathing spot, head to Altis Belem which is completely surrounded by water, including a cool sun-decked pool, perfect for afternoon siestas.

Undoubtedly the sleepiest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca benefits from long summers complete with breezy sunny days and balmy evenings. And on top of the perfect climate, Torralbenc brings true boutique-style luxury to the island for the first time.

Set in a traditional whitewashed Menorcan farmhouse, the property is surrounded by a well planted garden which combined with its 10 acre vineyard gives it a spacious and serene feel.

September is one of the best times to visit Jordan, in the Middle East, when the daytime temperatures aren't too extreme. Take a trip to the magnificent Lost City of Petra and see the huge edifice of The Treasury building - an unforgettable experience.

Next, take a coach down to Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea, for the most luxurious experience of the Dead Sea, with walkways down to the beach and buckets of mineral-rich mud for you to slather on sun-kissed skin. Bake in the hot sun to get the full benefits, before using the convenient showers and heading back to your room.

For the perfect blend of late summer sun and city break, Casa Honore in Marseille delivers.

There are no crowded beaches or frantic foot-races for the sun-loungers here, just a beautiful, plant-filled courtyard pool, four rooms and a general feel of intimacy and of being in-the-know. Oh, and a selection of ultra-stylish interiors put together by the vintage-loving, designer owners.

If you’re looking for a chic waterside retreat getaway then Hotel Sipan won’t disappoint. Located on Sipanska Luka’s palm-lined seafront, the hotel has a bar-restaurant with tables up to the water’s edge, scuba diving facilities and a speedboat with skipper for private excursions.

What’s more, Dubrovnik is only a one-hour boat ride away, so you can combine a relaxing stay at Hotel Sipan with a spot of culture and sightseeing.

With a huge choice of restaurants and bars, sheer amount of excellent facilities including Michelin-starred chefs, nine pools and beautifully styled bedrooms and suits, it is safe to say that Forte Village Resort has it all.

Set on the sandy white shores of the south Sardinian coastline, there is something for everyone at Forte Village. It has its own scuba diving centre, tennis and football academies and is home to one of the world's leading spas - Thermae del Forte spa.

Down in Essaouira on Morocco's wind-kissed Atlantic coast, Dar Beida is a bit different from your average riad.

An exclusive rental that sleeps up to eight people, what really makes it stand out is the interiors – an assortment of striking design notes ranging from animal skins and an array of skulls mounted on one wall, to a smattering of designer furniture pieces, artworks and artifacts, and a sun-soaked rooftop.

Dating all the way back to the late 16th century, Hacienda del Buen Suceso is the oldest finca (farm) on Gran Canaria. History isn't the only thing that makes it stand out from the crowded costa: as is the case with much of the rest of the island's interior, the surroundings are stunning and soaked in a real sense of peace and quiet.

One Canary Island standard that is all present and correct is the sunshine - best enjoyed from by the pool surrounded by acres of banana plantation swaying in the breeze.

Provencal hotels don’t get much more picturesque than Crillon Le Brave. Approached from the plains, it appears like something out of a fairy-tale, as a hazy, honey-coloured smudge of stone houses crowning the top of a hill.

A complex of 16th-century red-roofed, ivy-clad buildings, it's got a pool that counts as one of the most scenic spots to stretch out and sunbathe imaginable, tennis and boules courts, a Cowshed mini-spa and a fantastic restaurant.

Relais de Ventenac is a small boutique B&B in the Aude department. With just a handful of beautifully done out rooms, extensive gardens and a very enticing pool area, it's perfect for a late summer break with the family.

And if the lure of the sun lounger begins to wear thin, Carcassonne's nearby, while if you trade a late summer sun-seeking stay for an early autumn one, you might catch the grape harvest. The best bit of all, though, is the price - around 100 euros per night.

These simple villas on the tiny island of Kea are perfect for groups or families. Spacious and affordable, it's got decent self-catering facilities and a location within easy distance of both the coast and many of the island's main sights.

And the views? Opening straight out onto views of Ioulida village and the ocean, they're absolutely out of this world.

Hotel Claude is a 17th-century stucco-adorned building locatedin the heart of Marbella’s Old Town.

With just seven rooms it has a real homely feel. All the rooms extend out from the patio and the lovely spacious multi-levelled roof terrace is the perfect spot to admire the wonderful views. There is only a five minute walk to the seafront where, along with the city beaches, you will find a bar and restaurant-lined promenade.

For something a little more long-haul than the med, drifting lazily in the Indian Ocean, Ras Nungwi in Zanzibar is perfect for a sun-soaked autumn break.

Up to the north of the island, and opening directly out onto a sandy white beach and the bluest of blue seas, it's a stunning spot. Beautiful beaches aside, the lodges are perfect for lazing evening sun-downers while the restaurant (which specialises in fresh-caught seafood) is excellent, too.

If you’re looking to extend your summer in one of the most fun cities on earth, then Miami is it. Make a beeline for South Beach (it's just a short hop from the airport), and check in at The Confidante. Over on Collins Avenue, it's set in a building that dates back to 1955 and has a brilliant mix of mid century and modern interiors.

Chill out in the two heated pools or the rooftop spa, which even has its own hair salon. On the restaurant front there's American cooking at Bird and Bone, Asian/American fusion cuisine at Talde and well shaken cocktails at Nina's House and the Backyard.

If you can tear yourself away from lounging about the Confidante's pool, hit South Beach itself (there's direct access from the pool), then book onto a walking tour of Miami's gorgeous pastel coloured Art Deco architecture. Ice creams from the Azucar Ice Cream Company, exploring the Wynwood Walls and a trip to the Bass Museum of Art are also not to be missed.

Photo by The Confidante

Le Jardin des Douars, Essaouira

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Le Jardin des Douars, Essaouira

By Sara D'SouzaPosted on September 12, 2017

Another place to add to your Moroccan bucket list is the beautiful Le Jardin des Douars. Set in the Essaouira Hills (with 320 days of sunshine a year) it feels completely secluded surrounded by lush foliage but is still just a short hop from all the city's sights like the bustling port and medina and of course, most importantly, just a 15-minute drive from the beach.

Plus they're offering late summer sun deals (from 3rd September 2017 to 21st October 2017) of 10 percent off three night bookings, plus one free hammam treatment with a blacksoap exfoliation per adult. It's the perfect place to make summer last just that little bit longer.

Photo by Le Jardin des Douars

Valle dell'Erica, Sardinia

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Valle dell'Erica, Sardinia

By Sara D'SouzaPosted on September 12, 2017

Another blissed-out Sardinian hideaway, (this time to the north of the island) is the Valle dell'Erica. As with Forte Village Resort, this is no small property, with 271 bedrooms and suites and an impressive seven restaurants, although it's set over such sprawling grounds (280,000 square meters on private park, in fact) that it still feels relaxing.

White sandy bays and jade-coloured waters are right on the doorstep and the real jewel of the hotel's crown is its huge The Le Thermae Thalasso Centre and Spa, which has four outdoor pools, a sauna, Turkish bath and plenty of treatments.

Fly into Cancun International Airport and from there a 35-minute drive will find you at the lush Grand Velas resort. Set in 206 acres of Yucatan Peninsula jungle and mangroves, it's also right on the white sandy shores of the Riviera Maya.

Suites are a sizeable 1, 100 square foot each and the resort is all-inclusive, so you won't have to lift a finger. There's three swimming pools, the largest spa sanctuary in the region and the archeological ruins of Tulum just an hour's drive away.

Photo by Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Missed out on a summer holiday this year? Just can't stand the thought of darker nights and colder days? Don't fear because somewhere out there the skies are still blue and the temperatures are still in double figures.

And just to distract ourselves from the increasing desire to hibernate away on our sofas, we've picked out a few of our favourite places to head to for a bit of late summer sun.

From the South of France to the Canary Islands via Morocco, there are ample spots in Europe and beyond where you can still paddle in the ocean and enjoy lying out in a swimsuit, we promise. We’ve also thrown in a bit of long haul in the form of Miami, for some serious late summer sun or the blissed out Can Doom in Ibiza. We’ve put in a bit of summer eye candy in the form of the Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel in Zanzibar and for jungle and beach, there’s always Mexico and the Playa del Carmen district. Plus, if you’ve been lusting over seemingly everyone’s Italian Instagram pics already this summer, then head over there yourself, Sardinia is looking particularly lovely.